Self-Raising

Theatre (disabled-led, d/deaf-led)

  • Pleasance Dome - QueenDome
  • 12:30
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Graeae Theatre Company, in association with Theatr Iolo, Soho Theatre
  • Warnings and additional info: .This show contains potentially distressing themes, including a reference to abuse, strong language, audience interaction, Audism, Being deaf in a hearing family, Trying to cure deafness, Adoption, Secrets in the family and Death and bereavement
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

'It starts with a secret. It's a real secret and I had to keep it for a long time...' Self-Raising is a true life story about growing up Deaf in a family that has a secret. Award-winning Artistic Director of disabled-led theatre company, Graeae, Jenny Sealey has spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists. In Self-Raising she takes to the stage to tell her own... Blisteringly honest, always reflective, and often laugh-out-loud funny, this one-woman show promises to break your heart and put it back together again.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. 5 steps up to the space or Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance.
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


Signed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Audio described performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Type: Integrated
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 15 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 23 August, 24 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to engage with performer

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Cathy Want 37 days ago

Beautiful story telling, very engaging and inclusive. Totally absorbing.

Kassy Fang 50 days ago

The play weaves honesty, introspection, and laughter into a humorous show. With a sprinkle of flour, the climax reveals a family secret. Jenny's wit and candid charm immerse us in her family's narrative, making us feel part of her story. Her portrayal also serves as proof of the power of storytelling, presenting a relatable journey through complex familial connections.


Participants - for further details on our audience and published review policies, including how to add or opt out of reviews, please click here.

British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

There is something about Jenny Sealey which is mesmerising.

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The Skinny (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

An honest, poignant and often very funny show about all the myriad chances and choices that come together to make up a family.

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ThreeWeeks (5/5 stars) 43 days ago

An hour of gripping, impeccably staged confessional theatre.

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West End Best Friend (5/5 stars) 44 days ago

An amazing life story from an amazing woman.

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Playbill 44 days ago

Self-Raising is a show for all audiences

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Fringe Review 45 days ago

an inclusive, engaging and through provoking performance

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To Do List (5/5 stars) 47 days ago

Jenny Sealey delivers a generous warm hug of a show which explores family secrets and the power of truth-telling.

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The Guardian (3/5 stars) 48 days ago

Sealey wins you over with her charm and the simplicity of the piece gathers a slow-burn emotional force.

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BritishTheatre.com (5/5 stars) 49 days ago

It felt like a privilege having this life story shared with us, and after hearing the story, her strength and pride shine through. Disability? We need to find another word. Highly recommended.

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The Stage (4/5 stars) 52 days ago

Personal story delivered with care and love

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Binge Fringe (4/5 stars) 53 days ago

Powerful, sentimental, ephemeral, and fleeting.

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